Sadio Mane was forced off during Liverpool's win at Chelsea by the combination of a knock to the knee and a dead leg, Jurgen Klopp confirmed after his side's 2-1 victory at Stamford Bridge.

Mane was replaced by James Milner after N'Golo Kante hauled Chelsea back into the game with a mazy dribble and exquisite finish in the 71st minute.

Liverpool, who had led 2-0 at half-time thanks to goals from Trent Alexander-Arnold and Roberto Firmino, survived numerous late scares as Frank Lampard's men pushed for an equaliser that never arrived.

That win leaves the Reds sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League table, leading Manchester City by five points after starting the season with six victories in as many outings.

Klopp told Sky Sports that Mane was "okay" after the final whistle, before explaining to reporters the reasons for replacing the forward.